2014 Château La Tour-Figeac
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The 2014 La Tour Figeac offers more red than black fruit on the nose, laced with sandalwood and pressed flower scents, almost Burgundy-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with some dry wood tannin evident that leaves the finish astringent. Fine aromatics, but the palate underwhelms. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Tasted blind. Nicely balanced nose but pretty forward. Round and friendly and already drinkable – just about. Not that long. (JR)
Less exuberant and concentrated compared to the 2015, the 2014 Château La Tour Figeac (70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc) sports a medium ruby/purple color as well as classy notes of black cherries, loamy earth, forest floor, and mushrooms. With a medium-bodied, elegant style on the palate, moderate mid-palate depth, yet balance, class, and length, it’s already drinking nicely yet should keep for 10-15 years.
The 2014 La Tour Figeac has a straightforward, clean and pure bouquet with blackcurrant pastilles, raspberry coulis and a touch of autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannin and it feels slightly low in acidity. It offers good substance, although I detected a bit of meanness towards the finish that missed the vigor of its peers. Hopefully it will improve in bottle.
About the producer
Situated on the Saint-Emilion side of the appellation’s border with Pomerol, this estate was part of Ch. Figeac until 1879. They were an early pioneer of biodynamic farming, having converted the entire estate in 1997.